Why Sweden, once one of Beijing’s most outspoken critics in Europe, has changed its tune
Millions of Swedish voters head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament. Whatever the outcome, analysts say,…
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Iran war: Saudi-Houthi escalation intensifies Yemen conflict
Fighting between the Houthi militia and Yemen’s internationally recognized government escalated further this week as the Iran-backed group seized territory and exchanged missile and…
The 2,000-year-old story that still rings true with modern UK politics | Books | Entertainment
The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett, Hardback, £20 Having cast aside convention using Post-It notes, voice memos, text messages and…
Chinese optical transceiver makers dodge US ban for now as FCC updates rules
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has published its final decision on updates to its equipment authorisation rules, easing market…
Why North Korea’s Kim Jong Un doesn’t need a US deal
Last month, US President Donald Trump revived a charm offensive aimed at Pyongyang by drastically scaling back joint US military…
BlizzCon Opening Ceremony start time countdown and how to watch | Gaming | Entertainment
BlizzCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Centre this weekend with fans of World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and more descending…
Turks in Germany anxious after AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt
The nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s 43.8% share of the vote in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt has prompted nationwide alarm. People…
Fortnite x Final Fantasy 7 crossover teased by Revelations director | Gaming | Entertainment
Fortnite is home to hundreds of high-profile crossovers, from other video games to Hollywood movies. While Final Fantasy hasn’t had…
Ant International to let AI agents shop across AlipayHK, Starryblu, KakaoPay and Toss
Ant International, the overseas affiliate of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group, is making a major bid to power the next…
Hong Kong Tiananmen activists sentenced up to 7 years
A Hong Kong court on Friday sentenced three pro-democracy activists who organized annual vigils marking China’s deadly 1989 Tiananmen crackdown…